UPDATE: 8 October – 7.46pm
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According to Mr Hannes Nagel, ER24 paramedic, the driver of one of the vehicles have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
VIDEO – Accident scene
8 October 7.27pm
A big accident occurred moments ago on the Piet-Retief Road, claiming the lives of three people.
According to information available, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
The road has temporarily been closed, while the scene is being cleared.
The police, Msukaligwa Traffic and Fire and Rescue Department as well as Van Wettens are on the scene.
The identity of the deceased are not yet known.
This is a developing story, the Highvelder will keep its readers updated as soon as more information becomes available.